bystander
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A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Juan kept his son afloat long enough for a bystander to pull Kevin from the water relatively unharmed, Michelle, 44, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
The CPS opposed the appeal arguing Field was not a mere bystander or spectator of Farquhar's death.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Always a plain man, Ned now seemed to become part of the background, a bystander to his own life.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some commuters and bystanders documented encountering the group on public transit and in busy pedestrian areas, with social media posts describing confusion and unease during what was otherwise a heavily trafficked holiday weekend.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
A wave of brides and grooms made their way to MSG as bystanders stared and cheered, taxis honked and protesters gathered outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
It is after the officer and a female colleague discuss a video filmed by bystanders that Digwa is arrested.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It was early, though, so only a few bystanders were around to gawk at him.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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